Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School vs Park Lane Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Elland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
138 students
Park Lane Academy
Halifax · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
481 students
| Measure | Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber | Park Lane Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1633 of 1,636 | #283 of 366 |
| National rank | #15662 of 15,697 | #3163 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 138 | 481 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 481 |
| Free school meals | 64% | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 58.5% | 80.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Elland | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.elland.calderdale.sch.uk/ | parklane.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Park Lane Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.7 vs 3.5).
- •Park Lane Academy is the larger school with 481 students compared with 138.
- •Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Park Lane Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School better than Park Lane Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Park Lane Academy ranks higher (25.7 vs 3.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School and Park Lane Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Elland and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School: 138. Park Lane Academy: 481. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School and Park Lane Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is 1633rd of 1,636 and Park Lane Academy is 283rd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).